When television became commonplace among households in the 1950′s, it was mainly a source of advertising, entertainment and the news. In the 21st century, television has undergone a technological transformation. From music videos to reality series, cooking shows and shopping networks, there’s something out there for everyone. The biggest advancement in TV, though, [...]

Anyone who has considered using a smartphone health app to aid in their fitness or weight loss goals knows there are hundreds, if not thousands, to choose from. Unfortunately, many are difficult to use, or contain information that’s inaccurate or not based on true nutritional data. Before committing to an app, it would be [...]

Alternative medical systems are as popular as never before among Americans. The Mayo Clinic points out that almost 40 percent of Americans are already using some sort of complementary and/or alternative medicine (CAM for short). Furthermore, an increasing number of health professionals are seeking out CAM approaches as well. As a matter of [...]

Mint juleps evoke an image of the sultry South: warm days, lazing about on a fainting couch while cooling off with the delicious drink. And there’s mojitos – the sexy Cuban concoction of rum, sugar, and mint. What it is about mint and hot weather? The word itself, mint, conjures up the concept of “cool,” [...]